Chapter 2 of His Little Royal Highness is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of His Little Royal Highness is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.” “Friends on board?” “This little chap's father and mother.” “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper. “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
Chapter 2 of His Little Royal Highness is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ““Friends on board?””
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading ““But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.”
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading ““Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.””
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading ““But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.”
someone in charge of other people
From this reading ““Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.”
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading ““Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.””
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading ““Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.””
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on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
In this reading ““Friends on board?””
In this reading ““But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.”
In this reading ““But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.”
In this reading ““Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.””
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This little chap's father and mother.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “Friends on board?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This little chap's father and mother.”
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “This little chap's father and mother.”
a boy or man
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Friends on board?”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.
someone in charge of other people
From this reading “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “This little chap's father and mother.”
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Friends on board?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, that's it, is it?” said the keeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This little chap's father and mother.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Want to do more than that,” answered Captain Murray, lifting his little party out one by one; “want to see the _Alaska_ off for Europe.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But what's happened the little fellow?” glancing at Regie's crutches.
Chapter 2 of His Little Royal Highness by Ruth Ogden holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 2 holds 437 sentences of His Little Royal Highness, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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